Scott received his M.M. degree in composition in 2010, almost exactly twenty years after earning his bachelor’s degree in theory/composition. His composition teachers have included Michael Schelle, Frank Felice, and Richard N. Stewart.

Scott has lived in six different states and has worked in academia since 1997 – see his Academic CV.

Scott has been composer-in-residence for Embellish and Circle City Ringers handbell ensembles, and most recently for the Great River Rigers, and he has written or arranged over 40 handbell pieces. In all music, he enjoys experimenting with new techniques and always loves humor. If you wish to acquire, perform, or commission a piece, handbell or otherwise, his contact information is listed at the bottom of this page.